Ohhhhhh Boy! Have I been waiting for this!

@NicksGarage

3 жыл бұрын

We tried to get the whole process captured for you, buddy.

@CoastalAutoReactionCAR

3 жыл бұрын

@@NicksGarage I’m just about to watch it for the 2nd time lol Thank You!

@Barncaster1

3 жыл бұрын

Better do that burnout on a Sunday morning Big Easy! The size of that cloud will have the local air force base scrambling…

@darrenbrisson4336

3 жыл бұрын

She sounded flawless you're going to have to own kaltire

@darrenbrisson4336

3 жыл бұрын

@@NicksGarage what I don't understand is why do you have the c.a.r logo on one valve cover and not your nicks garage logo on the other that Would be looked BOSS it really pops on the fresh orange paint

383 is one of the most underrated mopar engine

@CoastalAutoReactionCAR

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@GruesomesGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@toddswift8737

3 жыл бұрын

...the 400 B block as well...imo

@patricksnyder3446

2 жыл бұрын

‘70 Challenger very dependable except for lousy nylon timing gear 105k had timing issue when I changed the gear we made some minor changes mild cam edelbrock intake Holley carburetor now I agree everything changed way more competitive

@Rwalt61

2 жыл бұрын

383 Commando will get you where you want to go quickly.

My dad had a 71' Chrysler Newport Custom w/ a 383, and it was a real mover.

Oops...continued...I came home from Nam and the modifications began. Lunati cam and kit, Hooker headers, Holley 3310, Weiand intake, electric pump in the trunk, changed 3.23s to 3.91s plus traction bars. I had a ball with that car until I lost my license. I was wound pretty tight back then. I enjoy your show and appreciate the information that you share. Dave Heitman in Omaha

EVERYONE: it's a 383 truck engine. It's not meant for horsepower. NICK: HOLD MY BEER 🍺

I always liked the 383 for a solid street engine. I have a uncle in east Tn with a 69 Roadrunner in vitamin C orange, 383, 4 speed that he bought new. The car has had one paint job but the engine has never been opened.

Hey Lukas, I hope all is well with you today. While I don't know what kind of illness you are dealing with, I say a prayer for you regularly for God to heal you and make you whole again. Today's video is what we have been anticipating for a long time. Betsy looks good, sounds good and she's ready to haul the mail. You can tell it's been a labor of love for Nick. As excited as he was to make his goal for Betsy, we can only imagine the excitement you'll feel once Betsy is back home in Victoria and plugged into your truck. This is all for you Lukas, we appreciate you sharing your story with us. The gearhead nation is like no other, and it's because of people like you and Nick. By the way, there is a noticeable lack of George's timely commentary during the video. Is this because of the subject matter? Have you been drinking Australian tap water again? It doesn't seem like a proper " Nick's Garage video without your narration. #PaixAmourEtVoituresMusclées

@NicksGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks GA. Sometimes there is just no need for extra narration. Nick and that engine said it all. 👍

Nick, I thank you very much. You fly the American flag and show it more respect than way too many people here do. I'm really tired of seeing our flag ripped down, burned, and torn up. It tares this old mans heart what is going on in my country. Again, Thank you sir.

@pauldionne1665

3 жыл бұрын

Just to let you know sir from little brother up north, your country has always been great and will ALWAYS BE GREAT. I don't understand how some people can say anything else. Let's not forget how THE WORLD looks to America always when the WORLD has a problem! What's NOT to like when ALL THE WORLD turns to America time and time again, God Bless America for I know she WILL be there for the World again in the future as well. Thank you America from little brother up North EH!

@DirtyHarryLarryDickman

6 ай бұрын

I'll never understand the mind of a person that lives in the greatest country in the world, would do that either. The same nuts that hate this country are the same ones wanting to force us to drive EVs and eat bugs.

The 383 the engine that helped make Chrysler what it is today.....Nick this made my day....Love there longer video's...Many Blessing for Lucas....Thanks very much...!

You have your answer to the 'hot cylinders or cool heads' question: the cooldown gave you the 400hp. As an engineer, it is not uncommon to have opposing influences like in this situation. The solution is to find the greater influence which you did. Good job, Nick.

Even though I am on vacation in Florida to see my grandkids, I would never miss a Monday morning with Nick and his crew! Bill from Linglestown Pennsylvania.

Love the 383 so underrated

@NicksGarage

3 жыл бұрын

A stout little engine, for sure.

@THROTTLEPOWER

3 жыл бұрын

I agree!!!!!

@brianbessette8087

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I swamed a 383 into my 74 dodge pickup I like it better then the 360

@philipdecatanzaro1822

3 жыл бұрын

Something different about the sound of the 383. I can't peg it down.

@chevyblue10

3 жыл бұрын

My brother bought a 70 Super Bee w/383 Magnum new from the local dealership. I've been a MOPAR man ever since. I love all the big block Mopars, but the 440 is my favorite for the street. And we all know what a hemi can do.

Nick talks about engines as if each has its own personality-what it likes and what it dislikes.

@robt3305

3 жыл бұрын

It can be the case.

@mikemoyercell

2 жыл бұрын

thats actually a true statement about engines.

@davidrasch3082

2 жыл бұрын

@@robt3305 I sure think so. I spent my working life as a facilities manager and I know from that each building has a personality.

Since a kid I always liked the 383. The way the numbers roll off the tongue is just so cool. Hope Lucas is healthy and doing well.

I remember my father bought in 1970-71, a Plymouth Sport Suburban wagon and boldly proclaimed on the fake louvred hood it said “383 Magnum”, what a cruiser.

@mexicanspec

3 жыл бұрын

That would be weird since the name Magnum was for the Dodge. The Plymouth was a Commando.

@BuzzLOLOL

3 жыл бұрын

@@mexicanspec - I think the hyper heads were called Magnum in all the engines...

@BuzzLOLOL

3 жыл бұрын

@@mexicanspec - By '68 Chrysler engines no longer very brand specific... Hemis supposed to be 'Dodge'... Plymouth called the 383 Magnum as Super Commando...

Dang Jeana, that's one thumping street engine. Nick you are the man with a Mopar. Nothing beats experience with dyno.

Love those vintage Dodge trucks and the old school logo

With the Road Runner Cam the factory actually rated the 383 at 350 HP, they are the Young Hot Rodder's perfect Engine, Huge Bore with a pretty short stroke, only .070 more than a 273, so they liked to Rev, with the 906 heads they would equal the 440 by just revving it a bit higher. A 68 R.R., 383 H.P., 4 spd. with a pistol Grip and a Posi with 354's, life was good!

Good day, Nick and the guys!!!! I just love watching Nick go after those horsepower: when he's convinced that a certain hp level is possible, HE'S NOT GONNA STOP UNTIL HE GETS IT!!! That's CONFIDENCE!!! Yeah Nick!!!! Bravo!!!

Nick's Garage = The car guys' "Hockey Night in Canada." GO HABS !!!

I really believe the intake is holding you back.

@budpool9174

3 жыл бұрын

Dual plane is more streetable.

@BuzzLOLOL

3 жыл бұрын

Not on HP, just peak torque...

@moojennings5019

3 жыл бұрын

That intake is holding him back that intake is designed to make peak horsepower between 6, 000 and 7,000 RPM, the open polennium and short runner length is really holding back the torque curve between 3000 and 5,000 RPM. An Edelbrock performer RPM manifold would do wonders for the numbers, that and a super sucker spacer which is four holes tapered would really wake that engine up.

@BuzzLOLOL

3 жыл бұрын

@@moojennings5019 - You mean the short runners are hindering torque...

I love watching Nick work on these motors. I can see the wheels turning when he sits down, contemplating what to do to get more power from an engine. I’ve been working on cars for close to 42 years now and I’m still learning things watching Nick. God bless you. Keep up the great work.

@NicksGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Right on!

When you are on a Nicks Garage binge watching session (highly recommend it) and the episode with your engine pops up!! Can not wait to come back guys!

Nick you are such a great guy. Everyone feels special at Nick’s garage, especially Betsy’s powerplant!

Morning coffee and a dyno run ... can't beat that. Great to see betsy on the dyno. I'm sure he is happy to her it run.👍

That 383 sounds Good… Great patience Nick👍👍

Hope you all had a Happy Father's Day. Glad to see you back. Give'm hell!!!

@NicksGarage

3 жыл бұрын

You too!

On my way to work in northern California and this is my morning coffee

@NicksGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Have a great week!

@chevyblue10

3 жыл бұрын

Good morning from Georgia. Having my morning coffee watching this now. Ppl are the same everywhere I guess.

It’s raining it’s pouring Monday with nick makes it not boring . Morning everyone!!

@NicksGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Howdy Zach!

@BuzzLOLOL

3 жыл бұрын

Here in N.W. Ohio we had that rain on Sunday...

Hi Nick. In 69 , while on leave after Marine boot camp and combat training I bought a 64 Fury from my buddy up the street. He bought a new Vette. The Mopar was a 383/330 hp and all stock. It was A 4 speed/ dual exhaust/ dogdish caps/redline tires...red with black vinyl bench seat. Beautiful hardtop b pillars. The car sat idle while I did two “tours” in Vietnam but when I came back to the world I

Don't ever count Nick out. He will get his numbers one way or another. Keep up the good work buddy. There is not many of us old school people left.

Nick, well done, excellent job! My Dad had a stock 383 in his 4 door Dodge Polaris and that car would smoke the tires and they would Bark when you through it into 2nd gear... He would let me drive it after I got my license and he knew I was going to going just rip it going to the store for groceries! Those 383,s back then like that one Nick Rebuilt were Monsters! Again Nick, a job well done and I just love your Video and Audio content! It's always good to watch your channel!

VICTORY! THIS is why you never give up. GREAT dyno work Nick....as usual.

Hi Nick - great video as always. I worked at Harrison Radiator (GM, Delphi, Mahle) as a development engineer for 28 years. When we didn't want to add fittings for engine or trans sump temps, we would use a long RTD to replace the dipstick to measure the oil temp. Just match the length of the dipstick, seal the top with a piece of fuel hose and a clamp, and let 'er rip.

Nick I like your positive attitude, like Winston Churchill said never never give up, trial-and-error and fortitude oh, you got the 401 horse 425 torque, Thumper carburetor adjustments, 1 inch spacer on the manifold, lower the temperature 150 oh, it's called combination the right combination, have a good day Nick

@NicksGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent choice of music. Excellent camera work. Excellent editing; .

@NicksGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

THANK YOU NICK AND CREW! That’s one beastly 383!

@NicksGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for making the epic haul to bring it!

@CoastalAutoReactionCAR

3 жыл бұрын

@@NicksGarage Will Not be the last time!

Good morning Nick my friend. Another week starting buddy! Hot in Nova Scotia today, 32 and only 10am. Stay cool.

@NicksGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Summer time!

An excited Canadian. Nice work mon amie!

Hey Nick I knew you would do it once you found the right set up and as usual you did not disappoint. That 383/390 sounds pretty damn sweet too so Lucas should be a very happy man right about now. What away to start the day, the sweet sound of a 383 on the dyno playing its tunes!

Betsy is the little engine that could. You can tell just from listening, Betsy is a happy engine thanks to Nick. Luke is going to be happy too! 😊👍

After seeing Luke do that burnout, i reckon this engine will see north of 5000 RPM often

Looks amazing. Little tork monster

You came a long way to hit the 400. I didn't think you would get there, well done👍

Saw several 383 engines last week at a car show and thought how you love your mopars . I saw a 69 Road runner ,original family car, the owner had died right after he bought it. The family kept it and did not drive it. This car was better than show room condition. It only had 1092 miles on it . I was in shock ,it was so nice and I am from upstate New York. Everything rusts up here,except this ,it was cherry. I think it only goes to local car shows . Have a great day ,hope you enjoyed Fathers Day .

That's beautiful engine !

Another badass motor I'm jealous!

Dominic here and I loved how you never gave up and tried things to make it happen. Appreciate the props always and for giggles next time try a 4-hole tapered spacer and it may or may not make a nice positive change.......Peace!

thats why we watch da nick. tricks o the trade" cant get enough of those tricks and info. thanks to C. A. R. for that 383 for a bit,

Man I've been waiting for this one. I'll bet ol Betsy and Lucas has been itching and twitching for this one. Thanks Nick, WOW this engine runs so smooth from the top shot, this is amazing.✨

I like the Wilson 4 hole spacer. It’s worked well for the Engine Masters guys! Awesome job getting to 401 HP, and I think this was with iron heads. This is how we built them back in the day. 1 hp per cubic inch was pretty good back then, for a street engine. Of course there were guys who built better motors than that, but this build is pretty respectable!

Once you get to 1 HP per cube - life is good - the rest is gravy

Nothing sounds like a mopar V8! Beautiful.

I'm sure this will put a big smile on Luke's face! I would love to see my little 283 on an engine dyno one day. Have a great week Nick and George!

@BuzzLOLOL

3 жыл бұрын

This 383 is ORANGE !!!

@harnettsgarage

3 жыл бұрын

@@BuzzLOLOL Yup, Mopar Orange, not Chevy Orange.

I just want to say what a good job you did with the music, not an easy skill to master. The way you use it helps tell the story and sets the mood with what's going on.

Think the 383 are great engine, revved really clean..and straight back to idle perfectly.. another Mopar back on the road.. thanks for showing us the spanner work Nick..✌️

Nick that was purrrfect! Luke's motor is the kats meow!

@NicksGarage

3 жыл бұрын

And it has plenty of roar, too!

Thank You Nick never give up ! You belive in yourself who could ask for anything more !!!

Nick is tenacious when he searches for maximum HP and tourqre.💯💯👍

When you are right there and it is the calling card of Nick's garage the Mopar big block will get the 400hp. Good evening and I have faith in the Master Nick.

I literally have one sitting in my front room that I'm building now. Great timing.

@BuzzLOLOL

3 жыл бұрын

You must be a bachelor like me! LOL !

@johnadams5290

3 жыл бұрын

@@BuzzLOLOL Yes Sir! Been married... Rather have a car.

@patrickcortazzo6251

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnadams5290 lol

True Quebecer Nick. All your missing with that Pepsi is a joe louis! Love the paint job on that 383.

@NicksGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Or a poutine from Patates 2000!

@tomquinn607

3 жыл бұрын

What's a Joe Louis?

@tomquinn607

3 жыл бұрын

@@NicksGarage Whats a poutine from.....

@tomquinn607

3 жыл бұрын

@@NicksGarage ..Patates?

@NicksGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Tom, a Jos Louis is a local treat. A little chocolate cake , like a Quebec Twinkie. And a poutine is fries with gravy and cheese curds. ‘Patates’ is French. Now you know. 😃👍

I guessed 380 hp and I was right the first time..Im still watching the video!

GREAT JOB NICK-!!!! Thats one healthy 383" !!!---and shes nicely broken in as well-!

Surprised by the single plane intake. Have a great week guys.

@nickpanaritis4122

3 жыл бұрын

Don. This what I have at the moment. Dual is the way to go.

@donlemme898

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickpanaritis4122 how might a dual plane change the numbers? Slightly more torque? Thanks for all the hard work you and your crew put in.

@mickangio16

3 жыл бұрын

That Weiand intake manifold has very big intake runners and works really good to way past 6000 rpm. An Edelbrock Torker or Tarantula manifold has narrower runners that I think would have worked much better in that motor's power range. A dual plane Performer type manifold would be best for a truck motor I'm sure, though, but probably wouldn't have gotten 400 hp out of it.

@gordocarbo

7 ай бұрын

@@nickpanaritis4122 Did he put a dual plane back on? Wrong intake for a heavy truck. Nice build...guys used to throw those engines out in the 70s and 80s

I like to think the last two or three horses come from Nick’s heart!

lucas you got one amazing motor right there , i love it

"Sometimes it's difficult, and sometimes it's hard." Words to live by.

That burn out was the funniest it just kept going😂👍

I knew you could do it! Made me a little late for work watching! Lol 😂

@NicksGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Oops.

Nick is tenacious when he gets on the hunt for more potential and horse power.🐎🐎🐎🐎💜🆒💯👍💪💪😎😊🎵🎶

Rich jetting is always your friend !, pop the plugs and see what they look like as well.

Good Morning Nick, I love the sound of MOPAR power on a Monday morning.

@NicksGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Good morning, sir. Right on!

@paulkirkland1535

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly.

@blinkie1523

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome doesn't Eugene, and me too. Even better on Nick's dyno taking it out to 5000 plus revs!

@eugenecastles7475

3 жыл бұрын

@@blinkie1523 A good sounding 383 ,and plenty of HP for the old Dodge truck for sure. It should be a fun driver.

@blinkie1523

3 жыл бұрын

I reckon Eugene and Lucas should be real proud aye!

That's beautiful, it sounds and runs perfectly, I love it.

You are a persistance little bugger, way to go Nick, another great dyno video. Luke is lucky to have a great engine built by you. Now we just need to see Betsy doing a biiiiiiiiggggg burnout.

You are looking well Nick. One of the last old school mechanics that knows what he's doing. I don't know what this world is going to do when you get unable to do this anymore.

Like we ever doubted you’d make it! I see a big block in Leo’s future ….

Factory rating for the 383 Truck engine is 258HP 310ftlbs

That's what I call great, reasonable, power. You can go bigger or smaller but the Mopar 383, Chevy 389, Ford 390, hit a sweet spot.

Nick is a true professional. Coaxed and finessed 400 HP outta that 383! Another great video from Nick's Garage!

Well no can say 383 cant make 400 hp cuz it can wee see it done by the man him self nick that's awesome you got 401 hp luke well be a happy guy I say well great job nick

Over 1hp per cubic inch so can't really complain!

My 9 year old son and I were rooting you on, and hi-fived each other when you hit 400. Awesome stuff nick! So glad I found your channel.

@NicksGarage

Жыл бұрын

We’re glad you found us too, Mike and son!

starting in 1968 383 used the 440 Magnum heads, camshaft, and exhaust manifolds. This engine was advertised at 335 hp (250 kW; 340 PS).

@robt3305

3 жыл бұрын

Not this one, original truck motor. Meant for torque, not hp.

@BuzzLOLOL

3 жыл бұрын

@@robt3305 - Yes, 270 HP at 8.5:1 in base cars and trucks... or 325 HP at 10:1 in cars... "335 HP" in RoadRunner/Magnum trim... LOL! ... More like 360 - 370 HP with a Power Tune !!!

My friends '69 Roadrunner was rated at 335hp from the factory, so this is making WAY over stock HP and over I HP per cubic inch, I'd be pretty darn happy with that-lol

Nick is the kind of guy that YOU pay HIM to work for him! Love this guy!

@DirtyHarryLarryDickman

6 ай бұрын

That's basically how it works here in NC.

I wish I could’ve been there too Nick❤️

@nickpanaritis4122

3 жыл бұрын

C.A.R. I wished you were.

@CoastalAutoReactionCAR

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickpanaritis4122 I will be back this time we are gonna stick around a few days👍🏻

Had 2 383s great motor. One was in 65 sport satellite., Reed r/t cam 440 heads new lifters etc. Appliance headers 780 Holly dual line it would scream

@robt3305

3 жыл бұрын

Had one in a 69 Roadrunner, Lunati DPG300 Cam, Edelbrock TM6 intake, Holley 750 Dual Pump and Accel Ignition, mid 7s in the 8th with 4:88 gears and 12 M & H slicks.

Congrats on 401 hp Nick we knew you could do it biggie will be so happy

@darrenbrisson4336

3 жыл бұрын

Would a two inch spacer work better

@BuzzLOLOL

3 жыл бұрын

Actually back at 43:41 I saw 400 HP and 402 lb.-ft at 5226 RPMS! Just before the 5250 RPMs 'crossover'... last best was 405 HP and 427 lb.-ft. by stopping the video...

Hey, Luke, we’ve gotta rebuild your engine. We wore it out on the dyno😀

@BuzzLOLOL

3 жыл бұрын

Lets see: 60 seconds at 150 simulated MPH...

This episode somehow slipped by me when it first went online. I was looking into 383 engines and thought I'd see what Nick had to say... This was quite entertaining and satisfying to view! I may have been nearly as happy as Nick when he finally hit 🎯 the numbers he was shooting for.... 😁

Now THAT's a burnout!!!

@dennisthemenace962

3 жыл бұрын

For the 2 original burnouts with Betsy, watch the october 21 st episode of last year called : 3000 MILE DRIVE. Even Nick was flabbergasset.

Nick amazes again with the thumper and the spacer to get it to 400hp. You da man Nick!!

I don't understand about engine optimization but I like the channel but I am having fun learning and nick you have a great personality makes it fun

Great job Nick!! Persistent pays off.

400hp can be achieved easily, but it's easier with a few extra upgrades. The windage tray and carb with spacer were genius on your part!

The burnout will double as the mosquito control for the entire summer. The numbers that you are discussing with him on Betsy's heart will help with his prognosis.

I wonder how a max wedge intake would have worked on here. So glad you were able to hit your power goal!

This will be a great video I can feel it

@NicksGarage

3 жыл бұрын

We like that attitude! :)

@LunarOutlawsGarage

3 жыл бұрын

401!!!!!!! You are a master at your craft great job

Not only is that 383 beautiful but it's sounds damn healthy